Cinnamon rolls need no introduction; sticky, sweet, sinful and utterly delicious. Added to the package is the most important feature – the irresistible aroma of the fresh baked cinnamon rolls. Fresh brewed coffee, and the rolls that are warm soft and drizzled – straight out the oven can turn a day into sheer ecstasy.

The cinnamon roll is thought to have been invented in Sweden where it takes the name kanelbulle (literally: “cinnamon bun”). On October 4, “kanelbullens dag” (Cinnamon roll day) is celebrated in Sweden. (-Wiki)

I do not know about you but I turn into an unleashed insane woman when I smell cinnamon buns. I claw them, dig into them and gobble them up before you know. Well let me not go into more details…

Ingredients

Cinnamon rolls need no introduction; sticky, sweet, sinful and utterly delicious. Added to the package is the most important feature – the irresistible aroma of the fresh baked cinnamon rolls. Fresh brewed coffee, and the rolls that are warm soft and drizzled – straight out the oven can turn a day into sheer ecstasy.

Both of our girls share the love of cinnamon rolls with us; and this time’s baking expedition brought out some sensual treats – warm and aromatic from the oven. My older daughter exclaimed – “they almost look and smell like the ones we get from outside..” When I asked her why “almost“, she told me that since I was not going to put the “unhealthy” white drizzle on the top they don’t quite look the same:-) She was wrong this time. Indulging into cinnamon buns is quite incomplete without the “unhealthy white drizzle”, isn’t it?

Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients: (makes about 14-16 small rolls)

2.5 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

1 tablespoon cinnamon (powder/ground)

3/4 whole cup milk

1/8 cup sugar

1/8 cup butter

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg

3 tablespoons butter, just about melted

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

chopped pecans or walnuts or raisins/or both nuts and raisins(Optional) – makes a nice addition

For the sugar glaze:

3/4 cup caster sugar

1 teaspoon melted butter

2-4 tablespoons milk (or just enough to make a thick consistency)

Preparation:

To make the Sugar Glaze:

Whisk together the sugar, butter and milk till it reaches a thick, but slightly pourable consistency.